Are there laws in the ocean?
Are there laws in the ocean? The law of the sea is a body of customs, treaties, and international agreements by which governments maintain order, productivity, and peaceful relations on the sea. NOAA's nautical charts provide the baseline that marks the inner limit of the territorial sea and the outer limit of internal waters.
What happens if you commit a crime on a cruise ship in international waters?
Maritime Law Typically, while in international waters, a cruise ship follows the same laws of the country that it is registered to. If the ship is out to sea, under the captain's discretion, you can be detained in a separate room until the ship can dock at the next port and local law enforcement can get involved.